Prashant Kumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner of State Tax in Ayodhya, resigned on Tuesday, citing his conscience. Singh stepped down in protest against public remarks made against the Prime Minister and CM Yogi Adityanath, stating he could no longer serve as a "salaried robot."
According to NITI Aayog, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a historic decline in poverty, with the rate dropping from 37.68% in 2016 to record lows by 2025. Key drivers include the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, interest-free startup loans, and extensive social welfare, marking the state's emergence as a national leader in poverty reduction.
A controversy erupted in Varanasi after rumours began circulating on social media claiming that bulldozer action was being carried out at Manikarnika Ghat, one...
Marking a major milestone for "Ease of Doing Business," Ashok Leyland has completed its first Uttar Pradesh manufacturing plant in Sarojini Nagar in just 16 months. The facility, focusing on pollution-free electric and hydrogen buses, represents a ₹1,000 crore investment. It features the ‘Nalanda’ center dedicated to training local women, contributing to both green mobility and women empowerment.
The manipulated video emerged after CM Yogi Adityanath raised the killing of Dalit Hindu Dipu Das in Bangladesh, with coordinated social media posts misrepresenting his speech to divert attention from attacks on Hindus and silence criticism of the Yunus administration.
CM Yogi cited a recent Supreme Court observation regarding Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals residing in the country and said, “The Honourable Supreme Court, while hearing a case, made a very important observation that the red carpet cannot be rolled out for infiltrators. This clearly demonstrates that infiltrators are unacceptable at any cost. Citizens, not infiltrators, have the right to resources.”
PM Modi said Ayodhya was witnessing a defining moment in India’s civilisational journey, with the spirit of Lord Ram echoing across the nation and reaching hearts around the world. He said devotees were experiencing a rare sense of spiritual fulfilment, as wounds carried for generations were finally being healed and centuries of anguish giving way to peace
Mentioning that Anganwadi centres are crucial for early childhood care and education in rural areas, CM Yogi stated that Anganwadi workers will also be provided training at regular intervals to enhance their skill and capabilities.